Post Series: Botanicals & Functional Medicine Labs
💡➡️Herbal medicines are being recommended through lab testing!
This series will explore the functional lab tests shaping the future of herbalism, this week featuring the Total Tox Burden by Vibrant Wellness.
The Total Tox Burden Test is a comprehensive diagnostic tool designed to assess an individual’s exposure to various toxins, including heavy metals, mycotoxins (mold toxins), and environmental pollutants. This test aids in identifying potential toxic overloads that may contribute to chronic health issues.
The Total Tox Burden Test evaluates the presence of:
· Heavy Metals: Assesses levels of 20 heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium.
· Mycotoxins: Detects 29 common mold toxins, including aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, and trichothecenes.
· Environmental Toxins: Screens for 39 environmental chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, plasticizers, and preservatives.
By analyzing urine samples, the test provides insights into the body’s toxic burden, which can be crucial for developing personalized detoxification and treatment plans.
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Herbal medicine is entering a new era—one backed by science, data, and cutting-edge diagnostics.
Functional medicine practitioners are now using advanced lab testing to personalize herbal recommendations, bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and modern healthcare.
This is more than just a trend—it’s the future of medicine, where natural products are fully integrated into healthcare and diagnostic testing, creating a data-driven, personalized approach to herbal healing.
These tests go beyond basic screenings, identifying nutrient deficiencies, gut imbalances, hormone fluctuations, and metabolic dysfunctions—all areas where herbal medicine shines.
🌱 Functional medicine labs focus on root causes, optimal ranges, and personalized interventions, unlike conventional labs that primarily screen for disease.
🌿 Botanicals play a major role in addressing imbalances found in these tests, guiding herbal protocols tailored to lab results.
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**This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician